Weblog

Today, we are launching our new site, with features that will keep CCD volunteers, members of the disability community and the public informed about our human rights work in support of an accessible and inclusive Canada.

2021

June 15, 2021

Gathering Momentum for An Inclusive Workplace

February 17, 2021

Dear Health Ministers- Remember us? People with disabilities, the most vulnerable and ignored in the vaccine rollout?

2020

December 16, 2020

Continuing to Develop Human Rights Capacity

December 3, 2020

December 3, 2020: "Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World"

November 7, 2020

MacLean Case, a Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Case

2019

May 6, 2019

CCD Part of Coalition Seeking to Intervene in Case Focused on Supports to Live in the Community

April 29, 2019

Ottawa to host meeting of the "Global Action on Disability" - CCD to attend as an observer

April 2, 2019

Jewelles Smith Member of Canadian Delegation

2018

November 12, 2018

Summary Note: Bill C-81 Parliamentary Study - Wednesday November 7, 2018

November 12, 2018

Summary Note: Bill C-81 Parliamentary Study - Thursday October 25, 2018

November 12, 2018

Summary Note: Bill C-81 Parliamentary Study - Wednesday October 24, 2018

November 12, 2018

Summary Note: Bill C-81 Parliamentary Study - Tuesday October 23, 2018

November 12, 2018

Summary Note: Bill C-81 Parliamentary Study - Monday October 22, 2018

November 12, 2018

Summary Note: Bill C-81 Parliamentary Study - Thursday October 18, 2018

November 12, 2018

Summary Note: Bill C-81 Parliamentary Study - Thursday October 4, 2018

November 12, 2018

Summary Note: Bill C-81 Parliamentary Study - Tuesday October 2, 2018

June 24, 2018

Supreme Court Decision Undermines Access to Justice

April 29, 2018

S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation Case

April 5, 2018

Full Citizenship, full stop

April 5, 2018

Because It's 2018! "Nothing About Us Without Us" in Canada's New Accessibility Legislation

January 24, 2018

CCD National Coordinator Participating in CRA's Disability Advisory Committee Meeting

2017

November 16, 2017

CCD's Arguments in Delta Airlines Inc. v Gabor Lukacs

April 4, 2017

Geneva, April 4th, 2017

April 3, 2017

April 3rd, 2017 - Geneva

March 31, 2017

Q & A with CRPD Shadow Report Committee Member Frank Folino

March 30, 2017

Giving A Voice To Children's Rights

March 30, 2017

Q&A with Kerri Joffe of ARCH Disability Law Centre

March 29, 2017

Phyllis Fehr to Represent People with Dementia at the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

March 28, 2017

Q&A with CRPD Shadow Report Committee Member Maureen Haan

March 27, 2017

Telling Our Own Story: Canadian DPOs Apply Nothing About Us Without Us Principle to UN Review of Canada's Record on Human Rights

February 21, 2017

Don't do it because it is the law...

February 14, 2017

Reported Economic Benefit of Medical Aid in Dying Gives New Meaning to 'Lives Not Worth Living'

January 23, 2017

New Global Series Makes Hero of Euthanasia Doctor

2016

December 17, 2016

Infrastructure's Effect On Disability

November 19, 2016

Lessons from the National Youth Forum in Ottawa

November 11, 2016

CCD Appears Before Parliamentary Committee Regarding Canada Post Door to Door Service

April 18, 2016

Broadening the Electoral Reform Discussion

March 11, 2016

March 11th A Historic Date for Disability Rights in Canada

2015

August 27, 2015

Everyone's Vote Counts, So Get Ready!

2014

September 29, 2014

The Journey of My Experiences with the Council of Canadians with Disabilities

March 26, 2014

IN THE DEATH RESISTANCE

February 12, 2014

24 HOURS IN EMERGENCY: IS THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM READY FOR BILL 52?

2013

December 12, 2013

From the Desk of the CCD National Coordinator

April 25, 2013

Suicide Celebration Instead Of Suicide Prevention

April 17, 2013

Constitutional Equality Rights: People with Disabilities Still Celebrating

January 29, 2013

CMHR to feature the most inclusive design in Canadian history

January 17, 2013

If therapeutic homicide is going to be "on the menu" in our hospitals ...

2012

November 19, 2012

Did you know?

November 8, 2012

DPI Peace Statement

November 4, 2012

Update on Assisted Suicide

July 13, 2012

Justice Minister Announces Appeal of Court Decision on Assisted Suicide

June 29, 2012

Celebrating Canada Day!

June 11, 2012

News from the CCD Annual General Meeting

June 4, 2012

Jodhan Decision Advances Access to Web Sites for Persons with Vision Impairment

April 17, 2012

CCD's Role in Shaping Charter Equality

April 16, 2012

A Missed Wedding, a Landmark Protest and a Legal Victory

April 5, 2012

The Voice of People with Disabilities: Making a Difference in Manitoba

April 3, 2012

The Moore Case and Equality Rights in Education for Students with Disabilities

February 22, 2012

DAI Case

2011

November 18, 2011

Recapping CCD's Celebration of 30 Years of Achievements

May 31, 2011

CCD Remembers Ron Ross, Transportation Committee Member

May 3, 2011

12 CCD Accomplishments in 2010-11

April 28, 2011

6 Issues to Keep in Mind Before Voting for a Candidate

April 26, 2011

We Are Voters; We Are Canadians with Disabilities

2010

December 17, 2010

THE PROCESS OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

December 2, 2010

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

September 21, 2010

What does poverty look like in the disability community?

February 19, 2010

Body Scanners: Will They Be Accessible?

2009

December 15, 2009

In From the Margin

November 10, 2009

Remembrance Day

November 9, 2009

Disability Community Needs PALS in 2011

October 22, 2009

John Rae Speaks Out On Access to Culture, Museums and Art Galleries

September 22, 2009

Don't let our human rights history be forgotten

September 16, 2009

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

September 12, 2009

10 Budgetary Priorities to Discuss with Your Member of Parliament

September 9, 2009

Three Projects on CCD's Agenda

July 27, 2009

Promoting an Inclusive and Accessible Canada

2008

December 4, 2008

CCD Launches New Web Site